Magistrate Throws Out Public Order Case By Alima Kargbo A private criminal matter involving allegations of abusive language and insulting conduct came to an end at Pademba Road Magistrate Court after Magistrate Mary Julia Gbloh discharged the case, ruling that the complainant had failed to show any willingness to comply with the court’s orders. The…
By Alima Kargbo Magistrate Julia Mary Gbloh of the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 5 has sentenced Ibrahim Kargbo to five years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of stealing an outdoor unit of a 24 BTV air conditioner belonging to the Sierra Leone Law School, while his co-accused, Mohamed Osman Kamara, was acquitted and discharged…
By Silvin Bah Foreign Affairs Secretariat Tabital Pulaaku International Sierra Leone Chapter “True leadership is measured not by the wealth one possesses, but by the lives one transforms, the bridges one builds, and the legacy one leaves behind.” In a remarkable demonstration of African unity, visionary leadership, and the enduring values of the Fulɓe people,…
By: Francis Kargbo More than 4,270 students, professionals, researchers, and members of the public accessed the Africell American Corner between January and June 2026, highlighting the growing impact of Africell Sierra Leone’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in expanding access to free educational resources and learning opportunities across the country. Located in Freetown, the Africell American…
BMB Poise To Sweep Constituency Elections The Hon. Bai Mahmoud Bangura, BMB, Camp is not celebrating and slowing down. It is reloading. After what supporters are calling a commanding performance in the recently concluded ward elections, the movement is entering the next phase of the All People’s Congress (APC), internal electoral process with renewed confidence,…
By Patriot. The National Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NPRA), under the energetic and visionary leadership of Director General Brima M. Baluwa Koroma, is spearheading transformative reforms to unlock the full potential of Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum industry. Since assuming office in early July 2025, DG Baluwa Koroma has committed himself and the Agency to a path…
Govt Drops Criminal Charges Against Former President Koroma Attorney General Drops Criminal Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma The Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice has officially discontinued all criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma under Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024.Koroma, who had been facing…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The High Court in Freetown has heard disturbing testimony from a prosecution witness in an alleged forced female genital mutilation (FGM) case involving five accused persons. The accused, Mariama Kargbo alias Kuttie, Ramatu Turay alias Waka Pa Dem, Mabinty Bangura alias Sampa, Adama Kamara alias Nanday Porto/Nandewa, and Abubakarr Fadika alias DJ…
Sierra Leone’s gateway to the world—the Port of Freetown—is undergoing a remarkable transformation under the leadership of Yankuba Askia Bio, its General Manager. With a visionary agenda centered on efficiency, transparency, and service excellence, Mr. Bio has not only propelled Sierra Leone’s premier port into the 21st century, but also earned international acclaim as a…
By Oswald Coker Dr. Ibrahim is emerging as a powerful figure in Sierra Leone’s political landscape, especially within the All People’s Congress (APC). His recent strategies and initiatives have been seen as a true masterstroke that not only strengthens the party, but also benefits the citizens of Sierra Leone. Visionary Leadership Dr. Ibrahim brings a…
